Friday Freebies: Free things to do in SoCal

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• green: 'Ecological horror show' in Madagascar?
• According to scientists, an "ecological horror show" is underway in Madagascar.
• Online freebies with no strings attached
• LOS ANGELES - There are Web sites that help you get easy freebies with no strings attached.
• Great wines to please palates, wallets
• LOS ANGELES - Here are some wines to recommend that are pleasing to your palate and pocketbook.
• Check your home fire insurance coverage
• ANAHEIM HILLS, Calif. - Orange County residents found they were underinsured after the Freeway Complex Fire.
• Beware of online advertising scams
• WESTWOOD, Calif. - More e-mails and Internet ads offer free samples that are anything but free.
• Popular coffee makers put to the test
• LOS ANGELES - Do coffee makers need bells and whistles and high prices to brew a good cup of joe?
• Beware: Free Wi-Fi may not be secure
• LOS ANGELES - Free Wi-Fi at businesses and airports sounds great, but beware, it may not be secure.
• Popular holiday toys may be hard to find
• LOS FELIZ, Calif. - Retailers say they will stock popular toys in limited quantities this holiday season.
• Stores hike discounts for holiday season
• GLENDALE, Calif. - Retailers are gearing up for the holiday shopping season by offering deeper discounts.
• Are you missing your IRS tax refund?
• LOS ANGELES - The IRS has over $10 million in tax refunds that have not been delivered.
• Nearly 1M Maclaren strollers recalled
• WASHINGTON - About a million Maclaren strollers are being recalled after reports of kids having their fingertips amputated by a hinge mechanism.
• Deals on highest rated Blu-ray players
• LOS ANGELES - Consumer Reports reviews economical and best performing Blu-ray players.

• Store credit cards carry high interest
• Verizon launches new smartphone Droid
• Verizon doubles early termination fee
• Top 7 shops for best cupcakes in SoCal
• Watch out for property tax scam letters
• October sales offer relief to merchants
• Ignoring your car may mean steep repairs
• Televisions are home energy hogs
• 'Cow-pooling': Buying a share in a cow
• Report: Many packaged foods contain BPA
• Understanding long-term care insurance
• Beware of 'celebrity philanthropy' scam
• Alternative ways to use everyday items
• Halloween flashlights overheat, recalled
• Recession over, but recovery still hurts
• Are you recycling your old electronics?
• This year's top Halloween costume ideas
• Seasonal pop-up stores may linger longer
• Beware of changes in your credit accounts
• Microsoft launches Windows 7
• Tips to help you cut your printing costs
• Chore-saver products put to the test
• Calif. sues State Street Bank for fraud
• Counterfeit fitness gear pervades market
• Air fares skyrocket for holiday season
• Are user reviews trustworthy?
• T-Mobile's Sidekick phones lose data
• Web seals fail to prevent online fraud
• Bartering may save cash in hard times
• Banks may reduce high overdraft charges